Career Management, Client

5 Ways to Grow with Business and Technology!

  • On July 23, 2017
If you missed the panel I moderated, IP Career Management: Growing with Business & Technology, below are 5 key points made by panelists Mark Brazeal (CLO Broadcom), Mallun Yen (RPX Board member), Judge Lucy Koh, and Bijal Vakil (partner, White & Case). Path to success zig zags. All the panelists started in completely different areas and […]
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Move

How to Move to Silicon Valley from Abroad

  • On July 17, 2017
I recently spoke with a fantastic lawyer who spent the last 20 years in Paris but is now at a leading Silicon Valley company in a different space. How did she pull off this feat? Her top 3 tips: Indirect connections can help! An old co-worker recommended her for a GC job at a San […]
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Move

4 Tips to Working at a Satellite Office

  • On July 10, 2017
Working in a satellite office is never easy. Here are 4 things to keep in mind, according to a senior manager at a leading company who did it for many years: Know that visibility is always going to be an issue. If you work away from headquarters, you obviously will not be seen as often, […]
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Process, Recruiter

3 Things that Can Go Wrong If You Apply Directly to an Employer

  • On July 3, 2017
The post Potential Dangers of Applying Direct (and Bypassing Recruiters) lays out 3 problems that can arise if you apply directly to a company and not through an experienced recruiter working on the search. In summary: Losing the personal introduction. Employers are flooded with applications. If they are using a recruiter, it means they vetted […]
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Departure, Timing

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 4 Factors to Consider.

  • On June 19, 2017
Summer is the perfect time to think about your career during the lull in recruiting. When deciding whether to stay or go, 4 factors to consider: Prioritize what you need. Is it compensation, stability, flexibility, a broader (or deeper) skill set, or dynamic culture? And what is your risk tolerance? You cannot have it all, […]
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Interview

3 Good Questions to Ask the Interviewer

  • On June 4, 2017
As interview season is winding down, here is your last chance to ask these good questions in an interview (as compiled by Fast Company): What do you like most about working here? This question keeps the focus positive, lets the  interviewer talk more about him or herself, and gives you more info about the company. How […]
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Client, Networking

Why Small Talk is Important & 4 Easy Ways to Do It!

  • On June 4, 2017
The words “small talk” and “networking” often strike fear in the hearts of lawyers, who are used to diving straight into substance. But lawyers first need to build trust and be approachable before they can advise clients effectively, so think of small talk and networking as the gateway to real discussions. Below are some tips […]
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